Fire pits and outdoor fireplaces that burn solid fuel are not allowed in the city of Newton.

For information regarding home sales and the deferral of smoke and CO inspections please refer to the state website.

Applying for Permits

You can now apply for most permits online via NewGov.  To visit NewGov to see if the permit you are applying for is online visit https://newtonma.portal.opengov.com/

All plan reviews must now be submitted through the online portal and will not be accepted at the window at Fire Prevention.

Smoke Detectors

Basic Guide to Smoke Detectors

Schedule a Smoke Detector Inspection

***If you are late or miss your smoke detector appointment you will be responsible for rescheduling for another day, as well as the paying the fee for the missed appointment and the new appointment.***

Notice to installers of residential smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors:

• Plans showing the locations of all devices must be submitted when applying for installation permits.
• Permits must be issued prior to commencement of work in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws. Failure to do so can result in a fine.

527 CMR 1.00: MASSACHUSETTS COMPREHENSIVE FIRE SAFETY CODE (pg. 123 of PDF - 13.7.2 Smoke Detection)

Rules and Regulations for Fire Protective Systems

City of Newton Ordinances - Fire Protection and Prevention

Permit Fees

Plan Reviews

• Building plan reviews are for Building Card issuance only. All properties having any fire alarm installation, modification, updating must apply for a fire alarm permit prior to any work commencing. Failure to do so may result in fines and delays of building card sign-off by the fire department.

Fire Details

Fire Extinguishers

Home Fire Sprinkler Information

Alarm & Sprinkler Technicians

Procedure for new alarm companies and technicians:

• New fire alarm companies and/or sprinkler companies must have the license holder fill out a Fire Alarm Company Application and have at least 3 technicians (one of which may be the license holder).
• Technicians must fill out a Fire Alarm Individual Technician Application.
• Technicians interested in working in Newton must attend an information meeting (approximately 40-60 minutes) with Fire Prevention, who will inform individuals of the class date and time once scheduled.

Companies currently approved to work in the city who wish to add technicians to the approved list must have the individual fill out the Fire Alarm Individual Technician Application and attend the information meeting.

Applications are to be emailed to fireprevention@newtonma.gov or faxed to 617-796-2239

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